To see what we've been up to over 2025, check out this blog: mimbre.co.uk/happy-holida...

Look at these three Mimbre Youth Christmas elves bringing acrobatic magic this festive season!

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We're looking for an Artistic Director! If you'd like to find out more about the role follow the link below to read the job pack. You can also book a place on our recruitment information session being held on Thursday 11th December. disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...

Today, we honour the lives of every trans and non-binary person whose lives have been cut short by prejudice and violence. We look to a better future, where every trans and non-binary person is safe and cherished.

Quick snippet from a recent group acro training session!

Don't miss our #audition call out!

#BecauseOfYou Everyone who has bought a lottery ticket has supported our youth programme, productions and core team - thank you very much!

Our Artistic Director Silvia Fratelli and Lisa Whitmore led two sessions - on banquine and trio pyramids - at this year's London Acro Convention to a great group of people! 📷 Scarlot Robinson + Silvia

Don't miss: Creative Director & Joint CEO, Jacksons Lane, London. Salary: £52,000. #artsjobs

We were very happy to sign these!

We are recruiting for a ground-based circus performer with acrobalance skills, specifically a middle ideally with some basing experience, who identifies as female or non-binary. Please pass on to any great acrobatic middles you know! mimbre.co.uk/we-are-looki...

Happy Living Wage week, everyone! We're proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Finally we've gathered together our summer tour feedback! Check it out here: mimbre.co.uk/book-weightl...

We are going to miss this funding! The Foyle Foundation supported three of our productions (The Exploded Circus, Look Mum No Hands!, Weightless). Thanks so much!

This is a good article: www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/thea... - we will start offering varying payment terms proactively too. It's an easy fix! (Unlike our benefits system.)

We have some news: after 26 successful years with the company she co-founded, Mimbre is proud to celebrate the incredible journey and contributions of Lina Johansson, as she prepares to take a step back as Joint Artistic Director, to focus on other ventures. More info: mimbre.co.uk/lina-johanss...

20 Stories High are looking for new Artistic Leadership! They'll work alongside our Co-CEO/Executive Director & drive the company forward with ambitious, excellent & equitable theatre & art for culturally diverse, working-class young people & communities. www.20storieshigh.org.uk/artistic-lea...

Welcome to Carys Williams as our new Youth Programme Manager! “I'm really excited to be joining Mimbre! The energy, talent, and creativity the young people bring is amazing, and I can’t wait to build on this and see what exciting things we can create together in the future of the programme.”

Still lots to think about with this situation....

Unfolding Theatre’s mission is to bring people together. We stand against hate. We are sad and troubled by far right protests planned in Newcastle this weekend. However, we are heartened by the actions of many people who work to build connections, understanding and support in the city.

Really important article from @thestage.co.uk about dance and access: www.thestage.co.uk/long-reads/d...

Feels like a good time to reshare this: mimbre.co.uk/open-letter-...

Love this piece from @thestage.co.uk by Lyn Gardner on the brilliance of Outdoor Arts generally and @gdif.bsky.social specifically - www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/taki...

Today Mimbre's Joint Artistic Director Silvia Fratelli turns 50, almost exactly at the same time as her 30 years in circus anniversary! We thought it apt to celebrate her with a tiny retrospective of all the Mimbre projects she has been throwing herself into, both literally and figuratively!

Our friends at Fevered Sleep are #hiring a parttime General Manager: www.feveredsleep.co.uk/work-with-us

Don't forget: we're looking for a part-time Youth Programme Manager. Deadline 26 August. More info here: mimbre.co.uk/mimbre-are-s... #recruitment #artsjobs

Great article here from Gurvinder Sandher in @artsprofessional.co.uk about the power of Outdoor Arts: www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea... (And what we need to make that work best)

Did you see Weight(less) in Bradford this weekend? We'd love to know what you thought! Fill in our survey here: uk.culturecounts.cc/s/4UepBD/spl...

And that’s a wrap for the summer term. Our classes start again in September in Hackney, with classes for 6 up to 15-year-olds! If you are a young person interested in joining, or know anyone who is, check the full information on our website: mimbre.co.uk/learning/.

We're in #Bradford Friday 25th July and Saturday 26th July! Come see us: Friday - Darley Street Market at 16:00 Saturday - St George's Hall at 14:30 and 17:30 www.visitbradford.com/whats-on/mim...

Start them early!! Connecting with fellow circus company Upswing, some of the Showdown cast came in to teach the last summer class for Mimbre Youth. The kids were super impressed and inspired with the acrobats; got to try banquine and some lifts; and had a great, fun end-of-term class!

Some lovely feedback and pictures from this term of Mimbre Youth, by @heardinlondon.bsky.social. One of our aims is to teach fun skills so the participants enjoy moving. It’s lovely to see when that works and the difference it can make to the young people we work with!

Lovely sunny weekend for us teaching circus skills all across Levenshulme! #thecircushouse #circus #manchester #levenshulme

After a great international start to the Weight(less) tour for the first part of the summer, we now have some UK dates coming up in July and August. Do come and catch us in Tynemouth, Bradford or Greenwich if near!

We're at the Young V&A in Bethnal Green tomorrow! Come see us perform at 11am, then there will be two drop-in workshops at 12 midday and 12.30pm. See you there!

We are recruiting! We are looking for a part-time Youth Programme Manager - the ideal candidate will share our vision of an accessible but ambitious youth programme that allows every child to thrive. Read more here: mimbre.co.uk/mimbre-are-s... Closing date: 26th August 2025. Please spread the word!

This year Mimbre secured support from the Jack Petchey Foundation, which means we can celebrate our young people’s achievements each term with a special treat! In the spring term Ruzlana won the award for her constant positive energy, encouragement and care for everyone in our Maxi group.

This term Mimbre Youth went on a trip to The Roundhouse to meet and play with other youth circuses from London, organised by Ed and London Youth Circus at the National Centre for Circus Arts. Thank you for a great day!

What have they got against circus employees, is what I want to know?

Our tour is underway! Here are three great photos from Rydal Circus Festival in Sweden, Dance Days in Wales by Taliesin Arts Centre and Internationales Straßentheater Festival Holzminden in Germany! 📷Laura Meyer, AannaCarin Isaksson, Jamie Panton

Family coercion is one risk, the much bigger risk, in a society that often fails to comprehend the reality of sick & disabled lives, is systemic coercion. There’s a lot of talk of ‘choice in death’ but many of us don’t have choice over how we live 3/3

I’m worried this will make my support much more expensive and I may be pressured to move to residential care - loosing my home as a result. This is the context in which #AssistedDying is being discussed. 2/3

I’ve been vocal about the impact the cuts to my Access To Work support have had on my job. I haven’t explained publicly my biggest fear - I’ve lost 45hrs of support a week and if this isn’t reinstated I’ll have to go back to #SocialCare & #NHS to cover these lost hours 1/3

These photos from Rydal in Sweden by AnnaCarin Isaksson are so evocative. We have a long term relationship with Rydals Museum and many of the students we have previously taught there came to see this year’s performance of Weight(less). It’s wonderful to keep that connection going.

We were thrilled to bring Weight(less) to the Internationales Straßentheater Festival in Holzminden at the beginning of June. The crowds were incredible, engaged and so supportive! Turning up en masse even with a thunderstorm weather warning looming over the weekend! 📷Anja Grigoleit and Laura Meyer

Check out these trippy photographs from Jamie Panton from our recent Weight(less) gig at Swansea Dance Days!

We contributed to this research: www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/more-th... (Though we assure you we are *not* in a perilous financial position!)

You can catch Maiya Leeke in not one, but two events coming to London: Paraorchestra - The Virtuous Circle. Sunday 29th June www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/par...

Announcing Mimbre's Pilot Associate Director Programme: six performers and collaborators will learn more about our company and bring fresh eyes to help shape our forward looking plans! Lucie Maisha N'Durhirahe, Martha Harrison, Natasha Khamjani, Maiya Leeke, Arielle Lauzon, Rebecca Solomon.